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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.33, 836.69 and 340.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.33, 836.69 and 340.73 is: 470.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.33 : 836.69 = 340.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.33/836.69 = 340.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.33x = 836.69 × 340.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.33x = 285,085.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,085.38/606.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.18

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